Emulsifier · EU 444
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #144 of 417.
- #144 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #144 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (65th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #144 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate: 75 tracked U.S. products (moderate band, #144 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 75 · #144 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 444 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate?
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate is a food additive (444) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Re-evaluation of sucrose acetate isobutyrate -E 444- as a food additive
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a moderate OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (75 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 75
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate safe to consume?
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a moderate additive (75 tracked products, #144 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate used for in food?
Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate shows up as Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream in the Emulsifier class, and the OFF sample puts it in the moderate footprint band (75 products).
Where does Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #144 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate: EFSA evaluation: Re-evaluation of sucrose acetate isobutyrate -E 444- as a food additive. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.